There’s no better way to start your day and earn your right to party into the New Year! The scenic 3.1 mile loop showcases the beauty of Lincoln Park and the Lakefront. All runners will receive a custom winter wearable and finisher toast and will be greeted with hot chocolate and warming blankets at the finish line.

Commitment Day is a nationwide, family-friendly New Year’s Day 5K Fun Run/Walk that happens at various locations around the city. Choose from three Chicago loactions this year: Bloomingdale, Orland Park, and Romeoville.

The Chicago Polar Dash is a Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and 1,800 meter race that happens annually in January. This race is the first run of the Team Ortho Monster race series. Runners follow a road lakefront road course that starts and finishes as the Soldier Field lot. Expect hot chocolate at the finish line for this one :)